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8th grade other (social studies) pdfs for GATE
Differentiated Current Events Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons
This Differentiated Current Events Choice Menu with Depth and Complexity Icons can be used with lessons on Current events in the classroom and for use in Interactive Student Notebooks. Students can also read current events at home and complete the activities as evidence of understanding in their ISN. The Depth and Complexity Icons help promote higher level thinking. This year I made Current Events Scrapbooks(basically a different type of ISN) for my students by binding 15 pieces of 12 x 18 in.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Latin America (Mexico, Central/South America) Geography Research Unit
This Latin America unit includes:
Several different activities/project layouts for you to chose from or use all! :)
As you teach about the geography of Latin America and all the countries in it, use these in their interactive notebooks!
Perfect for students to research and discover information about all of Latin America or just a country there on their own!
GREAT mini research project for GT students or early finishers to work on!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Anthropology (From the -Ologies Series)
From the -Ologies Series Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind. It is the objective of this book to introduce students to this fascinating subject and the subfields into which it is divided. Students learn about the beginnings of anthropology as an outgrowth of the curiosity stimulated by the Age of Exploration and how it grew into the basic field of study it is today. Major developments and theories of outstanding anthropologists are presented. Students gain insight into the o
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: “-Ologies” Bundle for the Middle-Grade Social Studies
NATO Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alphabet Activity for Kids
This activity is designed for students to be introduced to the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, in conjunction with facts about the usage in WWII. Students will read a short article explaining the alphabet and its history of integration into WWII, and answer a series of questions for deciphering the alphabet. This can serve as an extension, integration, or as a stand alone activity. This was written for upper Elementary, but can be integrated into any beginning unit on the Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alph
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Stephen F. Austin Research and Writing
Research and Writing: Stephen F. Austin
Students research and write an informative composition on the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin! An informative reading passage, note taking outline, and blank writing page is included in this purchase. Multiple Common Core Standards and Texas TEKS Writing objectives are supported.
Included:
* 1 Reading Passage
* 3 Outlines / Graphic Organizer for Note-taking
~ 1 outline provides topics
~ 2 outlines are blank / students provide topics and subtopics
* 1
Grades:
4th - 8th
Discovering an Artifact: An Introductory Lesson in Anthropology
A fun and engaging activity that introduces students to the social science of anthropology. It could also be used to teach about archaeology. In groups, students have to examine an artifact and infer information about the society from which it came.
This lesson plan contains specific instructions for the teacher and a worksheet for students to record their answers. The lesson was originally created for a grade 11 class in Ontario called Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociolo
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Differentiated graphic organizer:analyze the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages
Use this graphic organizer to examine and analyze the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. How did the church evolve over time?
This frame/graphic organizer should be used as students learn about the Catholic Church. Students may take notes from the textbook or lecture notes. They may work in teams or with a partner to complete the organizer. This organizer may also be used as pre-writing activity for the essay to follow or as a study guide for the test.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Critical Thinking Skills Graphic Organizers | 21st Century Learning | Digital
Engage upper elementary and middle school students with these 21st century critical thinking skills. These worksheets are perfect for formative assessment and exit tickets. The thinking routines allow busy teachers to quickly see student understanding and achievement. Use these graphic organizers to guide student assistance and plan future lessons. The student response cards can be placed on student desks to allow them to quickly show their level of understanding at any time throughout a lesson.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: Back to School Activities BUNDLE Worksheets Games
Ernest Shackleton's ENDURANCE
The riveting tale of Capt. Ernest Shackleton's attempt to cross the Antarctic overland in 1914. Each student assumes the identity of one of the crew, and keeps a journal of his experience.
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Maori Proverbs, Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs
Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs is a fantastic resourceto share with students and colleagues.This beautiful photography book captures the essence of Mãori culture through whakatauki (Mãori Proverbs). These ancient words are remembered through photography reflecting deeper meanings to Mãori proverbs. Tangata whenua (people of the land) is the main theme of this book;emphasising the strong connection between Mãori people and their land.Please write a REVIEW, thanks so much
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Rhode Island Bingo Book: A Complete Bingo Game in a "Book"
ABOUT BINGO BOOKS:Bingo Books are complete bingo games in a book. They are great for end-of-the-unit reviews and can also be used as assessment tools. Curriculum-related bingo games (science, social studies, language arts, and math) provide comprehensive coverage of the subject and are a great way to reinforce and test knowledge. There is also a bingo book for each of the 50 states.Each game includes 50 terms with 2 or 3 clues for each. Choose the clue cards randomly as you would in any bingo st
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Analyzing Nutrition Political Cartoons
Students will utilize their skills in analyzing political cartoons dealing with today's nutrition issues. The worksheet will provide guidance in breaking down the underlying messages within each cartoon. This activity can be used in conjunction with a nutrition unit, or as a social studies exercise. See my free posting, "Nutrition Political Cartoons", for a collection of nutrition themed political cartoons suitable for using with this activity.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Humanities Exercise — Postcards of the Future
This is a great exercise for humanities, art history, history, French or composition classes. Students review the public domain illustrations, made by French artists, from 1899-1910. They might study the era, study European art from the era, or simply address the questions on the sheets.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Captivity Narrative of Mary Rowlandson Vocabulary Word Search (No Definitions)
12 Words from Mary Rowlandson’s Captivity Narrative:afflictions / pains or hardshipsbewitching / enticing; irresistibledecrepit / worn out or ruined because of age or neglectdisconsolate / without consolation or comfortdoleful / sorrowfulentreated / asked sincerely; beggedlamentable / regrettable; distressingmelancholy / gloomy; depressingplunder / things stolen (especially in time of war)savory / appetizing or tastytedious / tiring; drearywearisome / exhaustingI have at least four products avai
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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G.R.A.P.E.S. Poster and Worksheet
Use these GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure) Posters and Worksheets to focus student reading.
Grades:
2nd - 10th
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Conversation Coins
This download includes 18 talking coins that can be used to help prompt conversation in a Socratic Seminar. These chips are designed for students reading non-fiction articles.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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SAMPLE THINKING LIKE A DISCIPLINARIAN
TLAD, or Thinking Like a Disciplinarian is based on the work of Dr. Sandra Kaplan and her quest to take students deeper into content and thinking skills by adopting multiple perspectives utilized by real world professionals. TLAD is based on the idea of introducing students to the recourses, tools, thinking skills, methods professionals in the field utilize daily. While we want to practice integrating TLAD into our everyday teaching, we must first expose our students to what each Discipline is
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Implications of the Drake Equation
Created by SETI scientist Frank Drake, the Drake Equation is a hypothetical determination of the number of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy capable of communicating with Earth. Each of the eight variables in the equation have interesting implications. Originally designed as a note taking exercise, this lesson plan has numerous links to the sciences and the humanities.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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